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  • AF gears up for 50th Hennessy Award

    The Air Combat Command dining facilities at Langley and Mountain Home Air Force Bases stood above the rest by demonstrating to evaluators they’re ready to compete in the Air Force’s 50th Anniversary of the Hennessy Awards.Established in 1956, The Hennessy Award Program is an annual competition for

  • Airmen volunteer with troubled youth as positive mentors

    Currently, 40 Airmen from Davis-Monthan are making a significant impact in the lives of 55 youth through the Youth Detention Center Mentoring Program. The number of volunteers is expected to increase to more than 100 in 2006 as Airmen who signed up earlier in the year return from deployments. “This

  • F-16 accident report released

    A fuel leak and subsequent aircraft fire led an F-16 to depart the prepared runway surface and crash while landing at Lamar Airport, Colo., June 28 according to an Air Force report released today. The pilot ejected from the aircraft and sustained minor injuries. No private property was destroyed

  • Nine ACC Airmen nominated for AF award

    General Ronald E. Keys, Commander, Air Combat Command, announces the following teams were selected as Air Combat Commands nominees for the 2005 Air Force Productivity Excellence Award: Ms. Raquel M. OConnor, Master Sgt. Kenneth J. Stewart, and Tech. Sgt. Bernard Greene, Headquarters Air

  • Development division equips 820th SFG Airmen

    The 820th Security Forces Group here reorganized itself to include a new division dedicated to testing and evaluating new equipment for Airmen deploying to Iraq.The group’s new Combat Development Division, created in mid-October, aims to supply the 820th SFG with more effective gear and save Air

  • ACC announces 2006 Commander in Chief Installation Excellence Award winner

    For the second year in a row, Air Combat Command officials named Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., the command-level winner of the Commander-in-Chief Installation Excellence Award. Col. John Posner, 27th Fighter Wing commander, accepted the bases 2006 award for $100,000 toward future quality-of-life

  • Air Force Web site expands services to help with PCS

    Air Combat Command has created a Web site to ensure civilians and career-field managers have the resources to stay well-informed about the upcoming implementation of the new National Security Personnel System.Updated regularly, this Web site, https://wwwmil.acc.af.mil/dp/DPC/NSPS/NSPSPage.htm, also

  • Remembering 9-11

    Master Sgt. Paul Richmond, 407th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron hoists the U.S. flag in Iraq on the fourth anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks. Sergeant Richmond flew more than 30 flags over Iraq on Sunday to honor the victims of the attacks. The flags will be shipped to

  • Air Force chaplain serves Army troops at remote posts

    - When Spc. Jacob Boomsaad fell in love with a fellow soldier while serving in Iraq, he feared he would have to delay the wedding until almost six months after they leave here to marry in a Catholic church. That is until the specialist with the Headquarters Company 2-142nd Infantry, Texas Army

  • Theres always a better way

    The Airman had $600 left until payday, which was fine until her car broke down, and with it, a $1,000 repair bill.Two friends offered to help her out. The first offered an interest-free loan of $500. The second offered a $500 loan for a $75 fee, and said if the Airman couldnt pay the money back in

  • New leadership at Eighth Air Force

    Leadership of Eighth Air Force changed hands Aug. 10 when Lt. Gen. Kevin P. Chilton assumed command from Lt. Gen. Bruce Carlson, becoming the 45th commander of the Mighty Eighth.General Carlson has been assigned as the commander of Air Force Materiel Command at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base,

  • Command chief outlines direction for ACC

    Chief Master Sgt. Dave Popp, Air Combat Commands command chief, is impressed with the quality of Americas Airmen.The chief, who took over as the primary enlisted advisor to the ACC commander March 1, said trips to ACC bases throughout the United States and a trip to the Southwest Asia this month

  • SARCs now available for support

    - Sexual assault response coordinators are now in place throughout the Air Force following centralized training and the implementation of the Department of Defense sexual assault policy.DOD officials created the sexual assault response coordinator position to implement and manage the installation

  • 49 undocumented workers detained

    Forty-nine undocumented workers were apprehended here Wednesday morning by base, local and federal law enforcement agencies.Air Force Office of Special Investigations led the operation, called Clean Sweep, to detain contract workers on base. After scrutinizing individual forms of identification and

  • Seconds can save lives

    1.5 seconds thats all it takes.Granted, for those who take their time, it may take about four seconds, but its still roughly about the same amount of time it takes to turn the key and start the car.People who take the extra couple of seconds to secure their seat belts can reduce their risk of injury

  • ACC buys back flying hours

    Air Combat Command restored an estimated $201 million to its flying hour program July 1 after receiving additional funds from Headquarters Air Force.Air Force officials approved the buy-back, which will help alleviate the loss of readiness resulting from the $272 million, 31,349-hour cut, which was

  • Command announces senior officer assignments

    Air Combat Command officials announce the following senior officer assignments:Col. Michael R. Moeller, commander, 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale AFB, La., will become deputy commander, Plans and Programs, Headquarters Air Combat Command, Langley AFB, Va.Col. Daniel J. Charchian, vice-commander, 5th Bomb

  • Predator accident report released

    The total loss of all control of an MQ-1L Predator remotely piloted aircraft caused it to run out of fuel and crash Jan. 14 at a forward location in Southwest Asia, according to an Accident Investigation Board report released by Air Combat Command today.The $3.5 million Predator, which belonged to

  • F-16 accident report released

    A pilots failure to follow standard F-16 operations procedures caused an F-16D to crash short of the runway at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., March 18, Air Force officials announced today. The incident happened when the pilot, assigned to Nellis 57th Wing, was returning to the base following an in

  • Command names Air Force Scientist and Engineer Awards

    Three Air Combat Command nominees were among the winners for the 2004 Air Force Scientist and Engineer Awards. The annual Air Force Scientist and Engineer Awards recognize significant accomplishments in science, engineering, research and development, and science and engineering education in support

  • Football analogy benefits ACC Civil Engineering

    When looking for better ways to conduct business, many people check out their competitors for ideas. For one directorate at Air Combat Command, however, the answer was found with a different set of competitors football teams.To tackle problems which typically plague construction projects in their

  • B-1B accident report released

    Misaligned rollers on the crew entry ladder assembly created an abort condition that was the primary cause of a B-1B mishap during a mission qualification and currency training mission Nov. 23, 2004, at Ellsworth AFB, S.D., according to Air Force investigators.The mishap crew comprised of a pilot,

  • A journey to the edge

    Time was passing into the next day and he was destroyed just completely gone. His thoughts lingered on the details.Do I want an open or closed casket? Where should I shoot?He cocked the gun several times as he laid in bed ready to make his last move.Who would care?March 23 was the last time Kevin

  • Senior leader assignment announcements released

    Air Combat Command officials announced the following senior officer assignments:Col. Scott A. Bethel, commander, 497th Intelligence Group, Langley AFB, Va., will become, commander, 17th Training Wing, Goodfellow AFB, Texas.Col. John R. Carter Jr., commandant, USAF Weapons School, Nellis AFB, Nev.,

  • MQ-1L Predator accident report released

    Pilot error caused the Nov. 24, 2004 crash of an MQ-1L Predator unmanned aerial vehicle in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility according to an aircraft investigation board report released by Air Force officials today.During a functional check-flight the Predator had a navigation system

  • F/A-22 accident report released

    A flight control system problem caused an F/A-22 Raptor to crash on the runway at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Dec. 20, according to an Air Force report released today. The pilot ejected and sustained minor injuries. The $133.3 million aircraft, assigned to Nellis AFBs 422nd Test and Evaluation

  • Command announces senior officer retirements, assignments

    Air Combat Command officials announced the following senior officer retirements and assignments:Col. William C. Redmond, vice commander, 7th Bomb Wing, Dyess AFB, Texas, will retire effective Nov. 1, 2005.Col. Robert S. McCormick, commander, Iceland Defense Force, U.S. European Command, Keflavik,

  • Anthrax vaccinations resume under emergency use authorization

    Air Force officials have resumed the Anthrax Vaccine Immunization Program on a voluntary basis for its members under an emergency use authorization (EUA) issued by the Food and Drug Administration.Based upon the implementing message sent to all major commands May 20, base commanders are to resume

  • General Ronald Keys confirmed as ACC commander

    Ronald E. Keys was confirmed by the Senate May 26 for promotion to the rank of general and assignment here as the seventh commander of Air Combat Command.Air Force Chief of Staff and former ACC commander Gen. John P. Jumper promoted ACCs newest commander to his four-star rank following the Senates

  • Air, Space Warfare Centers integrating, improving warfighter support

    The Air Force is integrating some of its forces to better leverage air, space and information operations combat capabilities to support missions worldwide, officials announced today.Elements of the Space Warfare Center, part of Air Force Space Command, located at Schriever AFB, Colo., will integrate

  • ACC nominates Ellsworth NCO for national award

    Headquarters Air Combat Command announced its nominee for the 2005 National Image Inc. Meritorious Service Award April 15.The commands nominee to the Air Force-level of competition is Senior Master Sgt. Paula C. Lopez from the 28th Bomb Wing at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D.The award recognizes

  • Air Force announces 2004 Public Affairs achievement award winners

    Headquarters Air Force announced the winners of its annual Public Affairs achievement awards April 13. Winners from Air Combat Command included:  Best Large Wing Public Affairs Office: 1st Fighter Wing, Langley AFB, Va.Outstanding senior grade civilian, wing level: Michael Estrada, Air Warfare

  • AEF Center releases Policy Watch

    The Air and Space Expeditionary Force Center released the inaugural issue of theAEF Policy Watch April 12 to provide commanders and Air Force members insight into important deployment policy issues affecting Airmen. Written by the AEF Center commander, Brig. Gen. Stephen Hoog, the document is

  • ACC announces 2004 anitterrorism award winners

    Headquarters Air Combat Command released its winners in the competition for the Department of Defense Antiterrorism Awards March 25. The winners now represent the command at the Air Force-level competition.The winners are:Best Antiterrorism Program (installation): 49th Fighter Wing, Holloman Air

  • ACC Announces 2004 information operations award nominees

    Air Combat Command announced its nominees to represent the command in the second Air Force Information Operations Award competition March 25. The nominees represent the command in the Air Force competition.The nominees are:Outstanding active-duty information operations officer (Level 1): 2nd Lt.

  • Reintegration program eases deployment transition

    When Airmen return from a deployment, they often find their household roles, workplace dynamics and routines changed, which can make life very different. To help Airmen make the transition back from the deployed environment, Air Combat Command implemented a new process to provide returning members

  • ACC announces senior officer retirements, assignments

    Air Combat Command officials announced the following senior officer retirements and assignments:   Brig. Gen. Neal T. Robinson, vice commander, Air Intelligence Agency, ACC, Lackland AFB, Texas and director, Air Force Cryptologic Office, Fort George G. Meade, Md., will retire in June.Brig. Gen.

  • F-15 crashes at Nellis

    An Air Force F-15C crashed at approximately 8:35 a.m. PST today approximately 50 miles northeast of here.   The aircraft was assigned to the 422d Test and Evaluation Squadron at Nellis AFB.   The pilot ejected safely and was flown back to Nellis. An investigation is ongoing. 

  • Exercise, exercise, exercise … Are your Airmen prepared to deploy?

    The Air and Space Expeditionary Force Center here nominates sourcing for about 38 exercises each year so Airmen can exercise their deployment capabilities before actually deploying.Exercises provide a realistic contingency environment to familiarize combat operation forces and expeditionary combat

  • ACC maintains focus on suicide prevention

    Air Combat Command is committed to fighting avoidable loss of life of its Airmen through suicides. As part of the commands continued efforts toward suicide prevention, the vice commander gave his seal of approval for the Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training program. In a Feb 28 letter to

  • ACC releases Predator crash report

    Crew error was the primary cause of an MQ-1L Predator remotely piloted aircraft crash during a training mission Sept. 22 at Indian Springs Air Force Auxiliary Field, Nev., according to an Air Force report released today.The mishap pilot failed to correct a high flare maneuver in time to prevent a

  • Command announces seniro officer assignments, retirements

    Air Combat Command officials announced the following senior officer retirements and assignments: Col. Brian T. Bishop, chief, Flight Operations Division, HQ ACC, Langley AFB, will become commander, 8th Fighter Wing, Kunsan Air Base, South Korea. Col. Michael A. Keltz, commander of the 386th Air

  • ACC officials announce AF FY04 Safety Awards

    Air Combat Command officials announced the winners of the Air Force fiscal year 2004 Safety Awards March 18.The winners are:Colombian Trophy: 27th Fighter Wing, Cannon Air Force Base, N.M.Safety Career Professional of the Year Award: Karen D. Rogow, 366th Fighter Wing, Mountain Home AFB, IdahoChief

  • ACC releases QF-4 accident report

     Failure to react properly to controller inputs led to the intentional destruction of an unmanned QF-4E drone during a mission, Sept. 8 over White Sands Missile Range, N.M., near Holloman Air Force Base, according to an Air Force report released today.The remotely-piloted jet was assigned to the

  • CSS keeps ACC families informed

    Air Combat Command is continuing its commitment to provide families with up-to-date information about base quality-of-life programs and events through the Community Subscription Service.CSS is an online service that allows active-duty Airmen, family members and retirees to receive information about

  • CE program saves time, cuts costs

    Planning and design are fundamental for Air Force civil engineers. Now, through the use of a new management tool, Air Combat Commands Civil Engineer Directorate allows the command to make better use of every acre on its bases.Future First Planning, or F2P, is a new strategic process designed to

  • B-2 bombers deploy to Guam

    Bombers from an Air Combat Command base have deployed to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, to take part in on-going Air Expeditionary Force deployments at the remote Pacific island base.Air Force B-2 Spirit bombers deployed Feb. 25 from the 509th Bomb Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., as part of a

  • President awards GWOT Service Medal

    President George W. Bush approved awarding the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal to all personnel assigned, attached or mobilized to Air Combat Command.The medal is being awarded to all active duty, mobilized Reserve, and National Guard members assigned to ACC on or after Sept. 11, 2001, command

  • Predator reaches IOC

    One of the most heavily used and valued weapons system platforms of the Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom has reached Initial Operating Capability, according to officials at Air Combat Command.The MQ-1 Predator unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) was officially declared IOC March 1 by

  • Rabies a threat to deployed mission

    The Air Force spent countless dollars and numerous lost man-hours in the treatment of 56 civilian contractors at a deployed location whose unit mascot exposed them to rabies. The situation was entirely preventable and caused a massive drain on mission resources, Air Combat Command officials said.Not

  • Extended deployments affect only 200

    Air Force officials are designating some positions in U.S. Central Commands area of responsibility as 365-day extended deployments in an effort to provide stability and allow for long-term relationship building with host governments.The new tour lengths will affect only about 200 key and critical

  • ACC announces Media Contest winners

    Air Combat Command officials announced the winners of the 2004 ACC Media Contest, which honors the best journalism and photojournalism work in the command's base newspapers.  Winners were chosen by a panel of 15 military and civilian judges with experience in journalism and newspaper operations.

  • Air Force Assistance Fund campaign begins

    The Air Force Assistance Fund "Commitment to Caring" campaign runs Feb. 14 to May 6, asking Airmen to contribute to any of four Air Force-related charities.The charities benefit active-duty, Reserve, Guard, retired Air Force people, surviving spouses and families. This is the 32nd year of the fund

  • ACC releases F-16C accident report

    A left brake anti-skid malfunction during landing and the pilot's failure to follow an emergency checklist caused an F-16C to depart the runway and come to rest on its targeting pod system, ordnance and external fuel tank at Balad Air Base, Iraq, July 10, 2004, according to an Aircraft Investigation

  • Environmental symposium students complete 32,000 hours of instruction

    Students and instructors alike developed a new appreciation for the word training during the 2005 Environmental Training Symposium, which ended here today.About 153 instructors taught 111 courses to more than 1,250 students throughout the week-long event at the Kentucky International Convention

  • It’s official: Raptor operations begin

    The 1st Fighter Wing celebrated the Takeoff to Raptor Initial Operating Capability today, marking the beginning of F/A-22 operations here.Although Langley just received its first two Raptors in January, the planning process began several years ago.Six years to be exact, according to Lt. Col. Sheryl

  • Environmental symposium trains thousands

    The 2005 Environmental Training Symposium, an event that combines the efforts of five major commands and focuses on nine major base organizations, began here today at the Kentucky International Convention Center.More than 1,500 students from across the Air Force, other government agencies and

  • AF changes release policy for promotion lists

    Although transparent to most, a recent Department of Defense-level change now affects the way the Air Force Personnel Center manages the release of officer promotion board results.The officer promotion board results for major through colonel will now be released no earlier than nine months prior to

  • Air Force to prepare supplement for training initiative

    The U.S. Air Force will prepare a supplement to the Realistic Bomber Training Initiative Final Environmental Impact Statement as directed by the Oct. 12, 2004, decision of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.The supplement will address the effects of wake vortices on ground structures

  • Command names safety award winners

    Air Combat Command officials here announced the 2004 safety award winners Jan. 7.  The safety awards recognize individuals, groups, and units for their efforts in mishap prevention.Lt. Col. Mark E. Schlichte, from the 28th Bomb Wing at Ellsworth AFB, S.D., won the Individual Safety Award.Tech. Sgt.

  • B-1s return to flight

    The B-1B Lancer fleet returned to flight status Jan. 5 following a 6-day grounding.Air Combat Command leadership halted flight operations for B-1Bs on Dec. 30, 2004, for a possible nose landing gear problem.Concerns leading to the flight suspension have been addressed, according to command

  • F/A-22s cleared to resume flight operations

    The Air Force cleared the F/A-22 Raptor to resume flight operations Jan. 6 following a comprehensive review of procedural and engineering data in the wake of the Dec. 20, 2004, accident at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev.While the safety board investigation continues, Air Force officials said they are

  • Report: Fire caused Predator crash

    (ACCNS) A fire caused an MQ-IL Predator remotely piloted aircraft to crash while supporting operations near Balad Air Base Aug. 17, according to an Air Force report released today.A misrouted oil line failed and leaked oil into the engine bay causing a fire, which spread and ultimately made the

  • ACC releases F-15C accident report

    AIR FORCE BASE, Va. (ACCNS) A loss of fuel to both engines resulted in a dual engine flameout causing an F-15C fighter aircraft to crash June 18 about 60 miles north of Nellis AFB, Nev., according to an Air Force report released today.The pilot ejected and sustained minor injuries. The aircraft,

  • F/A-22 crashes at Nellis

    AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. (ACCNS) An Air Force F/A-22 crashed on takeoff here at approximately 3:45 p.m. Monday.  The aircraft was assigned to the 422 Test and Evaluation Squadron here.The pilot ejected successfully and was transported to the Mike O'Callaghan Federal Hospital.An interim safety board of

  • ACC sexual assault teams assessments lead to corrective actions

    (ACCNS) There are more sexual assaults occurring in Air Combat Command than are being reported, according to an ACC report released today that provided an unprecedented look into the climate of the command. The internal look began in March after Gen. T. Michael Moseley, Air Force vice chief of

  • Mountain Home captures maintenance trophy

    (ACCNS) Air Combat Command officials have announced its winner of the 2004 Clements McMullen Memorial Daedalian Weapon System Maintenance Trophy.The 366th Fighter Wing, based at Mountain Home AFB, Idaho, captured the annual award. The award recognizes the maintenance group with the best weapon

  • Range control tower dedication honors two Airmen killed in combat

    Amid tears and solemn faces, two fallen heroes were honored by Air Force Tactical Air Control Party Airmen, their Army counterparts and family members during a dedication ceremony of a range control tower here Nov. 30. The newly-constructed tower was named in honor of Staff Sgt. Jacob Frazier and

  • Commentary: Identify theft begins with golden opportunities

    (ACCNS) In the past month, I've been offered a share of $12.8 million from the son of an unfortunate stone merchant in Sierra Leone and a sizeable share of $20.5 million from the son of an unfortunate farmer in Zimbabwe. I've received reminders from two separate banks to 'reconfirm my account

  • ACC announces family days for 2005

    Air Combat Command announced its list for family days for the coming calendar year, giving its people opportunities to enjoy extended weekends with their families in conjunction with five holidays in 2005.Gen. Hal Hornburg, in one of his last acts as ACCs commander, designated Jan. 14, May 27, July

  • COMACC prepares for retirement; discusses future of AF, ACC

    Air Combat Commands sixth commander, Gen. Hal M. Hornburg, retires from the Air Force Wednesday, three years and three days after taking the leadership helm for the command and the air components for both U.S. Joint Forces Command and U.S. Northern Command.As he approaches retirement, the 36-year

  • ACC sets Wingman Day

    All Air Combat Command units will take a day away from their normal routines to focus on the fitness of the commands most valuable resource its people.The ACC commander, Gen. Hal Hornburg, instructed all commanders to take Nov. 8 as a day to focus on the physical, mental and spiritual fitness of our

  • COMACC inducted into Order of the Sword

    Air Combat Command's enlisted force honored its commander Oct. 22 with induction into the Order of the Sword.Gen. Hal M. Hornburg, who has commanded ACC since November 2001, is the third ACC leader to be inducted into the command's Order of the Sword."This ancient ceremony honors an Airmen's Airman

  • Two ACC units win DOD maintenance awards

    Combat Service Support Battalion 10Marine Corps Air Ground Combat CenterSecretary of Defense Maintenance Award - Small Category509th Munitions SquadronWhiteman Air Force Base, Mo.U.S. Air ForceMarine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 462Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego, Calif.U.S. Marine

  • ACC Services targets Airmen, families with 2005 programs

    While U.S. military forces deployed to the Middle East continue operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, leaders at home are applying lessons learned from the two campaigns to improve joint operations between the Air Force and Army.The first of nearly 20 Air Force and Army initiatives toward improving

  • ACC sets record year for safety

    Air Combat Command set a new command flying safety record and reduced the number of serious injuries to a five-year low, making fiscal year 2004 one of the safest the command has ever seen.The command saw reductions in three key areas - flight mishap rate, number of injuries reported, and number of

  • ACC Services targets Airmen, families with 2005 programs

    A $1 bill is exactly 6.14 inches long, but in the hands of the people at Air Combat Command's Services Directorate here, it will stretch for miles in 2005.Undaunted by an almost 20 percent reduction in morale, welfare, and recreation funds this year, the directorate staff developed a budget plan

  • William Tell competition resumes after eight-year break

    The Air Forces first William Tell air-to-air competition in eight years takes flight at Tyndall AFB, Panama City, Fla. Nov. 8 19.   William Tell 2004 will test aircrew performance in the air dominance and air sovereignty missions, while evaluating cold/live-fire weapons employment and the tactics

  • Joint Security Forces, Honduran team secures base

    An Air National Guard unit here recently took extreme measures to keep the people of Joint Task Force-Bravo safe. They had a cook out.Puerto Rican ANGs 156th Security Forces Squadron is on a 6-month deployment to Honduras as JTF-Bs Joint Security Forces. They invited Honduran military security

  • Paper NCO promotes reading

    When Staff Sgt. Flat Stanley, 4th Contracting Squadron, deployed from here to Southwest Asia Sept. 17, he didnt need the usual array of bags, equipment or briefings. All he needed was an envelope.Sergeant Stanley is part of a school project for Senior Airman Chris McKays 6-year-old second cousin,

  • AFREP team saves millions

    They've been called many things: dumpster divers, pirates, and scavengers. But name-calling aside, they saved the base $9.2 million last year.They are the 4th Fighter Wing's Air Force Repair Enhancement Program, part of the 4th Maintenance Group."The idea of the program is to shift the way people

  • Two warriors receive purple hearts

    Two people wounded in combat received Purple Hearts in a ceremony here Sept. 14 .Although the two injuries were sixty years apart, commitment and self-sacrifice for the nation brought both Airmen, Staff Sgt. Lee Moses, 99th Logistics Readiness Squadron, and Retired 2nd Lt. William Dean Whitaker,

  • Airmen earn medals for valor while deployed

    For repeated valor under enemy fire, three Airmen here were recently awarded medals for heroic or meritorious achievement in connection with operations against opposing armed forces while deployed to Iraq.Tech. Sgts. Jason Hohenstreiter and Chris Villenueve, and Senior Airman Robert Hunyor, all with

  • AF leaders honor Cold War era flyers

    Its been more than 43 years since their ordeal ended, but two 55th Wing Airmen were finally recognized for their heroism Sept. 13 in Washington, D.C.Retired Colonels John McKone and Bruce Olmstead were awarded the Silver Star by Secretary of the Air Force, Dr. James Roche, and Air Force Chief of

  • ACC releases Predator accident report

    Crew error on the part of an instructor pilot and student pilot caused an MQ-1L Predator remotely piloted aircraft to crash during a training mission June 14 at Indian Springs Air Force Auxiliary Field, Nev., according to an Air Force report released today.The instructor pilot allowed the student

  • Extra duty flight provides more than additional duties

    A new program here offers members not only a cleaner community but another mentorship opportunity for Airmen as well.The Extra Duty Flight is a valuable tool I use to promote two of our basic mission tasks at D-M -- developing and nurturing our Airmen and installation stewardship, said Col. Michael

  • EOD

    Security forces personnel manning a gate in Southeast Asia began to question the actions of a delivery driver -- he was a contractor whod been on base before but on that day, he seemed different -- almost nervous. They made the decision to not chance it and called members of the Explosive Ordnance

  • Sergeant receives $10,000 for IDEA

    Most people only dream of catching a $10,000 windfall, but for a sergeant in the 5th Medical Group here, his idea allowed the dream to become reality.Tech. Sgt. Kieran Carolan, NCO-in-charge diagnostic imaging, submitted his suggestion though the Innovative Development through Employee Awareness

  • The making of a Thunderbird jet

    It takes less than 72 hours to convert a red, white and blue Thunderbird F-16 back to combat status. But what about taking a combat-ready aircraft and making it Thunder-ready?Thats exactly what the men and women of the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, demonstrated

  • Your vote counts

    It's been said before, but it bears repeating: Exercising our right to vote is the most fundamental and important responsibility we have as citizens of the United States.Many Americans will vote in the November elections. Unfortunately, many will not. Since 1972, less than 56 percent of voting-age

  • COMACC sends Labor Day message

    The arrival of Labor Day marks the end of the traditional "101 Critical Days of Summer." As we remember the many contributions and sacrifices that American workers have made in building our great Nation, we also face the challenge of a proven high-risk extended weekend for Air Force personnel.  

  • ACC releases F-16C accident report

    A pilot's momentary loss of situational awareness during a tactical 180-degree left turn caused two F-16C aircraft to collide May 17 about 40 miles southwest of Terre Haute, Ind., according to a report Air Force officials released today.The pilot of the lead aircraft was killed on impact. The pilot

  • Airmen will receive AEF ID cards

    The Air Force chief of staff has directed all major commands issue Air and Space Expeditionary Force identification cards before the beginning of Cycle 5 in September. AEF ID card usage was stopped during the height of Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom because six to eight AEFs were deployed

  • D-M captures Air Force Innkeeper award

    Air Force officials announced Aug. 12 that the Inn on Davis-Monthan earned the 2004 United States Air Force Innkeeper Award in the large category.Since 1981, the Air Force annually recognizes its best of the best in lodging by bestowing the Innkeeper awards. The award recognizes Air Force lodging

  • Unit donates flags, time to adopted school

    Members of the base honor guard here raised a flag at the Southside Community School in Tucson, Ariz., in a ceremony Aug. 16.To kick off the school year, the 25th Operational Weather Squadron donated an all-purpose American flag and 14 individual classroom American flags to the school. The flag

  • DoD honors Tucson citizen

    Defense Department officials named the recipient of the 2003 Zachary and Elizabeth Fisher Distinguished Civilian Humanitarian Award Aug. 12.Dorothy Hunt Finley, a Tucson, Ariz., citizen dedicated to showing continuous support to the base here and the U.S. armed forces, was chosen to receive the

  • ACC vice commander to command U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force

    The secretary of defense announced Aug. 19 that President George W. Bush has nominated Air Combat Command vice commander, Lt. Gen. Bruce A. Wright, to be the commander of U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander at Yokota Air Base, Japan.In these two command positions, General Wright will be

  • President Bush nominates new ACC commander

    The secretary of defense announced Aug. 19 that President Bush has nominated Lt. Gen. Ronald E. Keys, Deputy Chief of Staff, Air and Space Operations, Headquarters United States Air Force, for appointment to the rank of general and assignment as commander, Air Combat Command, headquartered

  • Air Force general denies Schmidt appeal

    A U.S. Air Force general has denied the appeal of an Illinois Air National Guard F-16 pilot over the punishment he received for his role in a 2002 friendly-fire incident in Afghanistan.Gen. Hal Hornburg, commander of Air Combat Command headquartered here, denied Maj. Harry Schmidts appeal on